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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) Class A common stock between January 15, 2025 and March 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 18, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you sold Endeavor Class A common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Endeavor class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=51048 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 18, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: The lawsuit seeks to recover damages on behalf of investors that were damaged as a result of allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions of material facts in the January 15, 2025 Information Statement (filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to the securities laws) and subsequent amendment issued by defendants, and related filings with the SEC. Among other things, the complaint alleges the Information Statement and other solicitation materials misled investors regarding the true value of Endeavor's shares, failed to adequately disclose the earnings of Endeavor's executives under the terms of the Merger (a take-private merger), and failed to disclose conflicts of interests with Endeavor's special committee and financial advisor.

To join the Endeavor class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=51048 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Walmart (WMT +0.99%) has built its reputation on scale and stability. Revenue continues to grow steadily, supported by grocery dominance and disciplined execution. But as the new year rolls along, revenue growth is not the main thing for investors to watch.

The more important issue for long-term investors is whether Walmart can improve its margins and bolster return on capital.

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Cost leadership has its downsides Walmart's historic advantage lies in cost leadership. Massive purchasing power and logistics efficiency allow it to operate on thin margins while still generating substantial operating income. In the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2026, Walmart generated $30 billion in operating income on $713 billion in revenue, with an operating margin of just above 4%.

That model has proven durable across economic cycles. However, it also constrains pricing power. Walmart competes primarily on value, and that limits the margin expansion as it can't just increase prices and expect to keep customers.

For years, volume growth and efficiency gains have supported stable profitability. But maintaining margins is different from expanding them.

In 2026, stability may not be enough, especially as investors expect more from the ongoing diversification.

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The earnings mix is shifting Management has been working to improve the composition of earnings.

Advertising has grown into a multibillion-dollar segment, expanding at double-digit rates. Marketplace revenue -- from sales by third-party sellers on Walmart's e-commerce platform -- continues to rise, generating fee income from the third-party sellers without Walmart spending money on inventory. Membership initiatives like Walmart+ introduce recurring revenue and increase customer engagement.

These businesses carry higher margins than traditional retail. The key question is scale. If advertising, marketplace, and membership revenue grow large enough to influence the company's overall profitability, operating margins should gradually improve. If they remain incremental relative to the overall business, then Walmart's margin profile may remain largely unchanged.

Investors should watch operating margin trends closely in 2026, not just segment growth rates.

Why margin expansion matters at this scale At Walmart's size, even modest margin expansion has an outsize impact. A 50-basis-point improvement in operating margin can translate into billions of dollars in incremental profit.

More importantly, sustained margin expansion signals improving return on invested capital. That supports long-term compounding and strengthens the competitive position.

If operating margin remains flat despite growth in higher-margin segments, investors would question whether the moat is deepening despite all these newer initiatives.

In contrast, if margins expand while Walmart maintains price competitiveness, it suggests that it is effectively monetizing its scale.

What does it mean for investors? Steady revenue growth keeps Walmart's business stable, but margin expansion is what drives stronger returns for investors in the long run. For long-term shareholders, margin is the thing to watch this year and into the future.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) between February 27, 2025 and November 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Beyond Meat securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Beyond Meat class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16090 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 24, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the book value of certain of Beyond Meat's long-lived assets exceeded their fair value, making it highly likely that Beyond Meat would be required to record a material, non-cash impairment charge; (2) the foregoing was likely to impair Beyond Meat's ability to timely file its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Beyond Meat class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16090 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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SoundHound AI (SOUN 2.28%) is pushing deeper into the AI economy with new voice-powered technology designed to transform retail sales, enterprise automation, and voice commerce. And, investors are debating whether this fast-growing platform could become core AI infrastructure. If adoption accelerates across industries, the long-term upside could surprise even bullish investors.

Stock prices used were the market prices of March. 6, 2026. The video was published on March 13, 2026.

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Shares of streaming leader Netflix (NFLX +1.15%) have soared recently, and for a good reason: management walked away from a massive, risky acquisition.

When the company officially abandoned its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery's studio assets -- a deal previously valued at $82.7 billion -- the stock jumped; Wall Street cheered the move, viewing it as a clear sign of capital discipline.

Walking away meant avoiding a complex integration and dodging a massive financial commitment. More importantly, it meant Netflix could immediately resume its share repurchase program, supported by the impressive $9.5 billion in free cash flow it generated in 2025.

Combined with the company's strong underlying business performance, the canceled deal bolstered the bull case.

But is the stock a buy today?

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The hidden warning in the deal It is easy to celebrate Netflix for walking away from an $82.7 billion megadeal. But investors need to ask a more fundamental question: Why was the company considering a transaction of that scale in the first place?

The answer points directly to the stock's biggest risk: intense competition.

The fact that the company even considered the Warner Bros. deal suggests how important Netflix believes it is to continue aggressively spending on content to defend its turf.

And Netflix has always been open about this environment.

"We have long stated that we compete against all activities people engage with during their leisure time, including, but not limited to, other streaming services, linear television, social media, open content platforms, video gaming, and concerts to name just a few," Netflix explained during its fourth-quarter shareholder letter. "As a result, the entertainment business has always been and remains fiercely competitive with strong players like the US media conglomerates, large technology companies, and local broadcasters and media companies outside the US."

It is competing for absolute share of screen time against anyone vying for consumer attention, including scrolling on social media and viewing user-generated content on Alphabet's YouTube.

In a landscape where attention is increasingly fragmented, acquiring and retaining subscribers requires a constant, expensive drumbeat of massive global hits. A sprawling content library is not a luxury; it is a baseline requirement for survival. And Netflix's flirtation with the Warner Bros. studio assets reveals just how hungry the company is for established intellectual property to feed that machine.

Indeed, in the same press release in which Netflix announced its decision to walk away from Warner Bros., the company said it plans to invest $20 billion in films and series this year.

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Priced for perfection With the stock's recent rally, the valuation leaves very little cushion if that competitive pressure starts to weigh on growth.

As of this writing, Netflix trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 37. At this multiple, investors are not just paying for a strong business today; they are pricing in the assumption that Netflix will continue to compound its revenue at a double-digit rate while simultaneously expanding its profit margins for years to come.

Of course, Netflix is currently delivering on those high expectations. The company expects its operating margin to expand from 29.5% in 2025 to 31.5% in 2026.

There is also a secondary catalyst to consider: the company's fast-growing advertising business. Management noted that ad revenue rose more than 150% in 2025 to over $1.5 billion, and the company expects this to roughly double in 2026. While promising, however, this segment is still a relatively small slice of the overall revenue pie; Netflix's total 2025 revenue was $45.2 billion.

And there are already signs that overall growth could moderate. Management's guidance for the first quarter of 2026 calls for revenue of $12.2 billion. That 15.3% year-over-year growth -- a clear deceleration from the 17.6% top-line growth it posted in the fourth quarter. And, for the full year, the company is guiding for revenue to increase 12% to 14% -- or just 11% to 13% in constant currency.

If competition forces Netflix to keep content spending elevated, or if pricing power softens as consumers consolidate their streaming subscriptions, the price-to-earnings multiple the market is willing to assign the company could come down over time.

Ultimately, Netflix is an exceptional business with a highly disciplined management team. The decision to walk away from the Warner Bros. deal and continue share repurchases was probably the right one.

But given the intense competition for consumer attention and the high expectations built into the stock's current valuation, I think Netflix is more of a hold than a buy right now.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America's Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased America's Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46025 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 4, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "America's Car-Mart Stock Plunges After Sales Volume Dip, Delinquency Uptick." The article stated that America's Car-Mart, Inc. stock was trading "lower after the company reported first-quarter results. The company reported a first-quarter loss of 69 cents per share, compared with a net loss of 15 cents per share in the year-ago period."

On this news, America's Car-Mart's stock fell 18.2% on September 4, 2025.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
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Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
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Last year was a notable one for QuantumScape (QS 2.25%), as the company accomplished crucial milestones with its groundbreaking battery technology. One key was upgrading its production process, resulting in efficiencies that should bring the battery technology company one step closer to mass production.

However, it still faces a long road to commercial success, and the stock is down 63% from its 52-week high. With shares trading around $7 per share, is now the time to buy QuantumScape?

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QuantumScape has upgraded its production process In June, QuantumScape announced that its Cobra process had been integrated into its baseline cell production, delivering a significant improvement in heat-treatment speed while requiring significantly less floor space. These solid-state lithium-metal batteries feature an energy density of over 800 Wh/L and fast charging in under 15 minutes. The company shipped its Cobra-based QSE-5 cells to Volkswagen, which featured them on a Ducati V21L race bike in September.

In addition, it installed its highly automated pilot cell production line, known as the Eagle Line, in San Jose, California. Incorporating its new Cobra process, the Eagle Line is a scalable production blueprint that QuantumScape intends to transfer to its licensing partners. The Eagle Line production process debuted last month and is another step toward producing high-quality ceramic separators at scale, which will be crucial for the next step in mass production.

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The battery company looks to expand beyond the automotive market QuantumScape doesn't see itself limited to the automotive sector; the company believes expanding into new high-value markets presents numerous growth opportunities. While the automotive market will remain a primary focus, it views battery technology as a disruptive force and sees a "rapidly expanding landscape of opportunities" across markets such as data centers, robotics, aviation, and defense.

The high energy density of solid-state batteries could be ideal for powering demanding autonomous and robotic applications. It is also targeting the aviation sector, where lightweight, high-capacity energy storage is critical. As the company approaches commercial production, investors will want to monitor QuantumScape's progress in expanding into these alternative industries.

QuantumScape's cash burn remains a concern QuatumScape is actively pursuing a capital-light business model, but the timeline for realizing revenue depends on the commercialization of its battery technology. It hasn't generated revenue from its primary business, and in 2025, it reported a net loss of $435 million and an operating loss of $473 million.

The battery technology company doesn't expect to begin commercial production in the near future. It ended last year with $971 million in liquidity and believes it has sufficient cash on hand to fund its working capital and capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.

QuantumScape's battery technology could represent an important leap forward in energy storage, but it is still in development and requires significant capital. I think its future could be bright, but for now, most investors are better off keeping it on a watch list and monitoring ongoing developments before investing.

NEW YORK, March 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) between January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Plug Power securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had materially overstated the likelihood that funds attributed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and/or that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds; (2) as such, Plug Power was likely to pivot toward more modest projects with less commercial upside; and (3) as a result, Plug Power’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Plug Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=1011 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is actively negotiating a deal to acquire Caesars Entertainment, according to sources close to the situation.

The deal terms currently stand at $32 per share, with an equity value of $6.5 billion and an enterprise value of $31.5 billion, given Caesars' substantial debt, the sources said.

The deal, if it gets done, would not be finalized until early April and is not expected to close until 2027. The talks are taking place within a 45-day exclusive window, according to the sources.

The talks are happening this weekend at Fertitta's headquarters, the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.

To satisfy ethics requirements in becoming the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 2025, Fertitta stepped down as CEO of the company that includes Landry's, the Houston Rockets, and the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas.

"As a matter of policy, we do not comment on market rumors or speculation," Caesars said in a statement. Fertitta did not respond to CNBC's request for comment.

On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported billionaire Carl Icahn made a bid of $33 per share and was topped by Fertitta's bid of $34 per share.

Sources on both sides of the negotiations told CNBC they suspect Icahn is trying to drive up the deal price to increase the value of his own stake in Caesars. According to FactSet, Icahn owns 1.2% of outstanding shares, although one source said his overall holdings in Caesars total some 18 million shares, including derivatives.

Representatives for Icahn declined to comment.

Sources familiar with the situation say Icahn truly wants to buy Caesars and first made a friendly bid in January, offering $28.50 per share and assuring current management would remain in place. Icahn's current offer stands at $33 per share, subject to due diligence, should Fertitta walk away, sources said.

Icahn is interested in joining forces with a large digital gaming company, potentially combining Caesars digital gambling business with theirs, sources also told CNBC.

Fertitta subsequently came in with a counteroffer for Caesars and secured a window of exclusivity for negotiations, effectively declining Icahn's offers.

Icahn had increased his position in Caesars in 2024, sending the casino shares surging 11% on May 31, 2024, to close at $36. He has also placed two directors on the company's board.

Caesars shares have been under pressure since October 2021, when they hit a post-pandemic high of $119 following El Dorado's July 2020 acquisition of Caesars for roughly $18 billion.

"The math is just too good to ignore," says a source close to the situation, citing the suppressed share price and a casino business that has about $1 billion in free cash flow annually and does $4 billion in EBITDA.

While talks continue this weekend, there are no signs that a deal is imminent and any agreement would be sure to face regulatory and shareholder scrutiny. Investors have looked skeptically at the company's digital business, which includes sports betting and online casino games, that is now profitable for Caesars.

The sudden success of prediction platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Crypto.com and others is also largely viewed as a competitive threat to sportsbooks.

Though Caesars CEO Tom Reeg has previously expressed a willingness to consider spinning off the digital business, he has recently said that it's less appealing, given the valuations of competing sportsbooks.

FanDuel parent Flutter has seen its shares plummet by more than 60% over the past six months. DraftKings shares are down over 40%.

There are also questions about how regulators would factor in Tilman Fertitta's individual holdings in other gambling companies.

He is the largest shareholder in Wynn Resorts, with more than 12% of outstanding shares, according to FactSet. SEC filings since the beginning of 2026 show Fertitta has listed more than 4 million call options on his shares.

Following his sale of Golden Nugget Online Gaming to DraftKings, he also became a significant shareholder in the sports betting company.

VICI, a gaming REIT born out of Caesars' bankruptcy in 2017, is the owner of Caesars Palace and Harrah's on the Las Vegas Strip, along with about 20 other regional properties. VICI will have the opportunity to review the purchase, but, contrary to published reports, it doesn't have a vote in who acquires Caesars.

VICI was involved in financing El Dorado's acquisition of Caesars.

VICI CEO Ed Pitoniak told CNBC, "We have a productive and collaborative history of working with our partners to improve their business."

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D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) and IonQ (NYSE:IONQ | IONQ Price Prediction) both just reported earnings, revealing two very different bets on how quantum computing reaches commercial scale. D-Wave is selling solutions today. IonQ is building the platform it believes will dominate tomorrow.

Optimization Revenue vs. Platform Ambition D-Wave’s Q4 was soft on headline numbers. Revenue came in at $2.75 million, missing consensus by -27.63%, and full-year 2025 revenue totaled $24.59 million, up 179% year-over-year. The growth is real, but the base is tiny. The bookings story matters more: Q4 bookings hit $13.4 million, up 471% sequentially, and January 2026 alone generated over $30 million in bookings. CEO Alan Baratz put it plainly:

“We are entering 2026 with exceptional momentum: generating over $30 million in Bookings in January alone, expanding our market leadership through the acquisition of gate-model quantum computing company Quantum Circuits, Inc., and securing an eight-figure enterprise QCaaS agreement that underscores growing customer confidence in our technology’s power to transform enterprise operations.”

Alan Baratz, CEO, D-Wave Quantum

IonQ’s quarter looked different in scale. Q4 2025 revenue reached $61.89 million, beating consensus by 53.73% and growing 428.5% year-over-year. Full-year 2025 revenue hit $130.02 million, up 202%. IonQ became the first public quantum company to cross $100 million in annual GAAP revenue, separating it from every sector peer.

Metric D-Wave (QBTS) IonQ (IONQ) FY2025 Revenue $24.6M $130M Q4 Revenue Beat/Miss -27.6% miss +53.7% beat 2026 Revenue Guidance Not provided $225M-$245M Cash Position $635M $1.03B Market Cap $6.4B $11.7B Near-Term Utility vs. Full-Stack Expansion D-Wave’s thesis is that annealing quantum computers solve real optimization problems now, for real paying customers. The company counts over 135 customers including 70+ commercial enterprises and two dozen Forbes Global 2000 companies. Ford Otosan runs a hybrid-quantum vehicle manufacturing scheduling application in production — not a pilot. D-Wave also acquired Quantum Circuits to add gate-model capability, targeting a 17-qubit system in 2026, scaling to 49 qubits in 2027 and 181 in 2028.

IonQ is playing a larger game. CEO Niccolo de Masi framed it directly: “We have now integrated our capabilities to create powerful operating momentum into 2026.” The company has deployed national quantum networks in Switzerland, Slovakia, and Romania, struck deals with AstraZeneca, NVIDIA, CERN, and South Korea’s KISTI, and is acquiring SkyWater Technology to control its own chip foundry. 2026 guidance calls for $225 million to $245 million in revenue, with the SkyWater deal not yet included.

Comparing the Two Approaches Both stocks have pulled back hard in 2026. QBTS is down 32.89% year-to-date while IONQ has dropped 26.5% over the same period. Neither is cheap relative to revenue. D-Wave trades at a market cap of roughly 260x its annual revenue. IonQ, despite its scale advantage, still burns cash aggressively, with full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA losses expected between ($330 million) and ($310 million).

IonQ’s revenue trajectory, customer roster, and platform breadth reflect a company scaling toward commercial infrastructure. D-Wave’s optimization niche, gate-model expansion, and growing bookings reflect a company already generating quantum-derived revenue. Both carry significant dilution risk and pre-profitability losses as the sector matures.

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Did you buy SLNO common stock between March 26, 2025, and November 4, 2025?

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Who: Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNO) What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed Class Period: March 26, 2025, through November 4, 2025 Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: May 5, 2026 Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company's Phase 3 clinical trial program for diazoxide choline extended-release tablets ("DCCR"). Investor Action: Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) for recovery options at no cost to investor , /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (Soleno) (NASDAQ: SLNO) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired Soleno common stock between March 26, 2025, and November 4, 2025, inclusive. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and is captioned City of Pontiac Police and Fire Retirement System v. Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., et al, Case No. 3:26-cv-01979 (N.D. Cal.). Investors have until May 5, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status. 

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SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - COMPLAINT ALLEGATION SUMMARY:
Soleno is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. At the time of the filing of the complaint, Soleno's only commercial product was diazoxide choline extended-release tablets (DCCR) for the treatment of hyperphagia in individuals afflicted with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about Soleno's business and operations. Specifically, Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Soleno Phase 3 clinical trial program for DCCR had systematically downplayed, misrepresented, and/or concealed significant evidence of safety concerns potentially related to the administration of DCCR, including issues related to excess fluid retention in clinical trial participants; (2) as a result, the administration of DCCR to treat hyperphagia in individuals with PWS posed materially greater safety risks than disclosed by Soleno or its executives; (3) consequently, DCCR had materially lower commercial viability and undisclosed risks related to the likelihood of significant and widespread adverse events after its commercial launch, including risks related to patient discontinuation rates, lower patient adoption, prescriber reluctance, adverse regulatory action, and potential reputational and legal fallout; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Why did Soleno's Stock Drop?
On November 4, 2025, Soleno reported its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company also revealed that a report issued by Scorpion Capital, LLC on August 15, 2025, had purportedly caused a "disruption" in DCCR's launch trajectory and concerns within the PWS community, with a lower number of patient start forms and increased discontinuations beginning after the report's publication. The Scorpion Report had, among other things, revealed significant issues with Soleno's Phase 3 clinical trial program for DCCR for the treatment of hyperphagia in individuals afflicted with PWS. On this news, the price of Soleno stock declined over 26%.

WHAT SLNO INVESTORS CAN DO NOW:

File to be lead plaintiff by May 5, 2026. Contact KTMC for a free case evaluation. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Retain counsel of choice or take no action. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS FOR SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC. INVESTORS:
Soleno investors may, no later than May 5, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Soleno investors to contact the firm for more information.

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One of Wall Street’s most important voices on digital assets just made a statement about XRP. Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Investments, told Paul Barron Network that XRP is positioned for a meaningful repricing event, and the trigger is something the entire crypto industry has been waiting on for years: regulatory clarity.

The Repricing ThesisSpeaking directly on the question of whether XRP would be repriced if the proposed crypto legislation passes, Pandl was unambiguous.

“I do,” he said. “I think we would see a repricing across a range of assets, certainly including XRP.”

His confidence is rooted in what he is already seeing in the market. Grayscale’s GXRP product, the firm’s XRP-focused investment vehicle, has been drawing consistent and growing demand from institutional investors. Pandl described those investors as looking ahead to clarity and asking what it means to unlock further value in these networks.

In other words, sophisticated money is already positioning. The repricing, in his view, has not happened yet because the regulatory framework that would justify it has not arrived yet.

Section 205: The Clause That Changes EverythingThe conversation zeroed in on a specific and largely underreported element of the proposed crypto legislation: Section 205, which would require projects to demonstrate their blockchain meets a threshold of decentralisation to qualify as a mature blockchain under the law.

For Ripple, this clause carries direct implications. It would require the company to restructure or potentially burn portions of its XRP holdings to meet the 20% mature blockchain component requirement. Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, has publicly stated he believes the odds of the legislation passing are high, though the window for passage is narrowing.

Pandl acknowledged the uncertainty but suggested the direction of travel is positive. Regulatory clarity on these questions, he argued, would unlock value that is currently suppressed by legal and structural ambiguity.

Ethereum in the Same ConversationPandl also weighed in on Ethereum, aligning himself with the view that it remains one of the most important assets in the future financial system. He noted that Grayscale is currently the only asset manager staking Ethereum at scale within its ETF products, describing it as the most efficient way for institutional investors to gain Ethereum exposure across different types of savings and investment accounts.

On the broader question of digital asset treasuries holding Ethereum directly, Pandl was supportive, noting that whether through an ETF, self-custody, or a treasury structure, investors ought to have some Ethereum exposure in their portfolios.

What This Means for XRP HoldersPandl’s comments carry weight precisely because Grayscale is not a fringe voice. It is one of the largest digital asset managers in the world, managing billions in investor capital and operating regulated products across multiple jurisdictions. When its Head of Research says a repricing is in order for XRP if clarity arrives, that is not community speculation. It is institutional analysis.

The question is no longer whether XRP would benefit from a clear legal framework. The question is how long the framework takes to arrive, and whether the window Garlinghouse described as closing stays open long enough.

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The funds will support the EF's core operations, including protocol R&D and ecosystem grants, as part of a treasury strategy to balance ETH and fiat-like assets. Mar 14, 2026, 5:56 p.m.

Thomas Lee, chairman of BitMine and CIO of Fundstrat, on the main stage during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (David Paul Morris/Consensus, modified by CoinDesk)What to know: The Ethereum Foundation (EF) completed an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) for approximately $10.2 million.The funds will support the EF's core operations, including protocol R&D and ecosystem grants, as part of a treasury strategy to balance ETH and fiat-like assets.BitMine, the largest publicly-traded ether treasury firm holding around 4.53 million ETH, was the counterparty in the deal, which follows the EF's recent decision to stake up to 70,000 ETH.The Ethereum Foundation (EF) said it finalized the sale of 5,000 ether (ETH) in an over-the-counter transaction with one of the top crypto treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies.

The sale cleared at an average price of $2,042.96 per ETH, the Foundation said, placing the transaction’s value at roughly $10.2 million.

The non-profit organization, established in 2014 to support the Ethereum blockchain and its ecosystem, said the funds will support its core operations, including protocol research and development, ecosystem growth, and community grants.

The transactions, it said, are in line with the policy that governs its reserve management. The framework aims to strike a balance between holding ETH and maintaining sufficient fiat or fiat-like assets to cover operating costs. EF currently aims to keep annual operating expenses near 15% of treasury value with a 2.5-year operating buffer, a strategy that determines how often it sells ETH.

The sale comes less than a month after the Ethereum Foundation began staking up to 70,000 ETH to support its operations and deepen its role in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Bitmine, helmed by Fundstrat's Tom Lee, was the counterparty in the deal and is the largest publicly traded ether treasury firm, currently holding around 4.53 million ETH, worth more than $9.4 billion.

The firm’s portfolio is almost entirely ether. The company also holds around 195 BTC and more than $1 billion in cash, along with equity stakes. These stakes also include a share of Beast Industries, the company behind YouTube creator MrBeast, after a $200 million investment in it, along with a 7% stake in the worldcoin treasury firm Eightco.

Read more: 'Mini crypto winter' nearly over, says Tom Lee as Bitmine ramps up pace of ether acquisition

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The cryptocurrency community pushed back, with Michael Saylor saying Bitcoin has no issuer, promoter, or guaranteed return, and is instead driven by code and market demand.

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Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Bitcoin a "giant Ponzi scheme" in a column, questioning the legitimacy of a system created by a pseudonymous entity.The cryptocurrency community pushed back against Johnson's claims, with Michael Saylor saying Bitcoin has no issuer, promoter, or guaranteed return, and is instead a decentralized monetary network driven by code and market demand.Others on social media defended Bitcoin, pointing out that it has a fixed supply, public and open-source code, and no central authority; therefore, it doesn't meet the definition of a Ponzi.Top Stories

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Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, could eventually surpass the legendary holdings attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, according to analysis shared by crypto commentator Lark Davis.

Davis noted that Strategy already ranks among the four largest known holders of Bitcoin, alongside Satoshi Nakamoto, BlackRock, and Coinbase. The analyst pointed to the firm’s aggressive purchasing pace, estimating that its financing structure enables it to absorb roughly 1,940 BTC per day on average, with peak accumulation days reaching around 5,700 BTC.

If that pace continues and market conditions remain favorable, Davis argues that Strategy could surpass Satoshi’s estimated holdings by March 2027.

Strategy currently holds approximately 738,731 BTC, making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. The total position was accumulated at a cost of roughly $51 billion, implying an average acquisition price of $69,000 per coin. At recent market levels, the holdings are valued in the tens of billions of dollars.

The most recent buying wave occurred between March 2 and March 9, 2026, when the firm added another 17,994 BTC. According to company disclosures, the purchase was funded through a combination of common stock sales worth roughly $1 billion and about $1 billion raised through the issuance of STRC preferred shares.

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Despite its aggressive accumulation strategy, the firm maintains a substantial liquidity buffer, reportedly holding about $3 billion in cash to meet debt obligations and dividend commitments while avoiding the need to liquidate its Bitcoin reserves.

Meanwhile, data from CoinMarketCap shows Bitcoin recently trading near $70,679, down about 2.5% over the past 24 hours as the market retreated. The move reflects a macro-driven risk-off shift tied to geopolitical tensions and weak U.S. economic data. Analysts note that Bitcoin recently failed to hold above the key $74,000 resistance level.

In the near term, traders are watching support around $69,659, the 38.2% Fibonacci level. Holding above that zone could allow a retest of $74,000, while a breakdown may push the asset toward $66,898 ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March 17 to 18 policy meeting.

Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, called Bitcoin (BTC) a “Ponzi Scheme” that has less value than Pokémon cards, collectibles he said had a wide appeal and a multi-decade history.

Johnson wrote an opinion article published in the Daily Mail on Friday that began with a story about a friend who had given 500 British pounds, or about $661, to a man who promised to “double his money” by investing it in BTC.

The friend continued to pay additional “fees” to the scheme’s promoter over the next three and a half years, but was never able to retrieve his funds, despite sinking 20,000 British pounds, or about $26,474, which led to financial hardship, Johnson said. 

Source: Boris Johnson“He was struggling to pay his bills. He wasn’t the only one, said my friend. Other people in the neighborhood were going through the same nightmare,” Johnson added. Johnson then argued that collectible Pokémon cards are a more tradable asset than BTC:

“These curious little Japanese cartoon beasties seem to exercise the same fascination over the five-year-old mind as they did 30 years ago. The kids drool over them. They boast and squabble about them.Even if you remain pretty impervious to the charm of Pikachu, you can just about see why a decades-old Pikachu card is still a tradeable asset,” he added.

The opinion article drew a wave of online criticism from the Bitcoin community and crypto industry executives, who refuted it by explaining Bitcoin’s fundamental properties and arguing that debt-based fiat currency systems are Ponzi schemes.

Bitcoiners educate and ridicule Johnson for his take“Bitcoin is not a Ponzi scheme. A Ponzi requires a central operator promising returns and paying early investors with funds from later ones,” Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor said in response.

“Bitcoin has no issuer, no promoter, and no guaranteed return, just an open, decentralized monetary network driven by code and market demand,” Saylor continued.

Source: Mert MumtazPierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, a BTC-backed financial product issuer, said that the UK is a “giant Ponzi scheme” financed by debt. 

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TLDR: IOTA’s code reveals a three-tier securitization model mirroring traditional structured finance architecture. The infrastructure could support invoice factoring, SME lending, and energy project financing on-chain. Analysts link the testing to SALUS and ADAPT platforms operating within the AfCFTA trade framework. No IOTA Foundation statement confirms the purpose, but the architecture suits digital capital markets. IOTA is currently testing a full securitization infrastructure on its blockchain, based on early code analysis. The architecture mirrors traditional structured finance models, dividing pooled assets into senior, mezzanine, and junior tranches.

This points toward a broader financial layer being constructed on the IOTA network. Community observers are connecting this work to platforms like SALUS, ADAPT, and TWIN. All three platforms operate within the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.

IOTA Code Points to a Foundational Structured Finance Layer Securitization involves pooling real assets, like loans or invoices, and converting them into tradeable instruments. On IOTA, the code being tested applies this same principle across the network.

This structure points to a foundational layer for managing and structuring real-world assets on-chain.

The architecture reflects the three-tier model widely used in traditional structured finance. Senior tranches carry the lowest risk and hold first priority on repayment.

Mezzanine tranches occupy the middle ground, balancing risk and return. Junior tranches carry the highest risk but offer the greatest potential return.

Community analyst Salima flagged this on X, noting the architecture fits platforms like SALUS and ADAPT. She pointed out that the code does not appear to be a standalone product.

Rather, it resembles the base layer for managing digital real-world assets at scale. Any direct link to AfCFTA trade platforms remains unconfirmed at this stage.

🚨 IOTA is already testing something that could change how RWA are financed.

Full securitization infrastructure is already being tested directly on IOTA. In simple terms, securitization is the process of pooling real assets like loans or invoices and turning them into investable…

— Salima (@Salimasbegum) March 14, 2026

What stands out is that this process could run entirely on IOTA without external financial rails. No third-party intermediaries or legacy systems would be required.

Portfolios of real-world assets could become programmable digital financial structures on-chain. Investors could then participate based on their individual risk profiles.

Trade Finance to Capital Markets: IOTA’s Potential Use Cases The infrastructure on IOTA could support several practical financial applications. Invoice factoring and trade finance are among the most immediate potential use cases.

SME lending and productive financing also fit within this securitization model. Equipment leasing and energy projects are additional sectors where this architecture could apply.

Digital capital markets for real-world assets represent a wider area of interest. Tokenized portfolios could open participation to a broader global investor base.

This removes the geographic barriers that traditionally limit access to structured finance. IOTA’s feeless and scalable design makes it technically suited for this type of infrastructure.

The timing of these tests aligns with growing global interest in real-world asset tokenization. Traditional finance is increasingly exploring blockchain alternatives to legacy securitization models.

If IOTA’s architecture develops further, it could serve as a foundational layer for this shift. No official statement has come from the IOTA Foundation as of this writing.

As the code evolves, observers are watching for further technical developments and announcements. The current architecture does not confirm any specific platform or official partnership.

What is clear is that IOTA is building technical groundwork for real-world asset finance. The full scope and intent of this infrastructure is yet to be publicly confirmed.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to five consecutive days with $180 million in new capital. Ether and solana ETFs also posted gains, while XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity.

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Dogecoin’s price has remained range-bound above the $0.086 support but has been unable to break above the 21-day SMA.

DOGE price long-term prediction: ranging

The bulls have crossed above the 21-day SMA barrier four times but have subsequently fallen sharply below it. Currently, buyers are attempting to sustain the price above the 21-day SMA.

On the upside, DOGE is likely to reach a high of $0.12 if buyers keep the price above the 50-day SMA barrier. However, if the cryptocurrency price falls below the 21-day SMA, it will approach the lows of $0.080 and $0.060. Today, DOGE is valued at $0.0946.

Technical indicators Resistance Levels $0.45 and $0.50

Support Levels – $0.30 and $0.25

Dogecoin indicator reading The crypto price is below the horizontal moving average lines. There are long candlestick wicks piercing the 21-day SMA, indicating strong selling pressure at recent highs. On the 4-hour chart, the crypto price is above the horizontal moving average lines, but the upward trend has stalled at $0.095.

What is the next direction for Dogecoin? DOGE’s price has remained above the $0.090 support since 10 March. On the 4-hour chart, the cryptocurrency price is trading above the moving average lines but below the $0.10 high. In previous price action, buyers were unable to maintain bullish momentum above the $0.10 high. Today, the cryptocurrency price is rising as it attempts to break through the $0.10 barrier.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

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Tom Lee’s Bitmine bought 5,000 ETH from the Ethereum Foundation through an OTC transaction. The deal priced each ETH at $2,042.96, bringing the total value to about $10.38 million today, according to the foundation. According to the Ethereum Foundation, the sale funds protocol research, ecosystem development, and community grant programs across its network operations.

Bitmine Executes 5,000 ETH OTC Deal In an X post, the Ethereum Foundation confirmed the transaction occurred through an over-the-counter agreement with Bitmine. Arkham data also shows the on-chain transaction between the Ethereum Foundation and a wallet linked to the Ethereum treasury company.

Source: Arkham Intelligence

According to the Ethereum Foundation, the transaction forms part of its treasury management activities. The foundation stated the proceeds will fund core operations. These include protocol research and development, ecosystem growth programs, and community grants.

The purchase adds to Bitmine’s recent Ethereum accumulation. As CoinGape reported, Bitmine acquired 60,976 ETH, bringing the company’s total Ethereum holdings to 4,534,563 ETH. These buys come despite Bitmine facing $7.5B in unrealized losses, with the company having invested $16.7B into the buy.

Source: DropsTab

However, the transaction also followed earlier on-chain movements. Three days earlier, the Ethereum Foundation transferred 24.546 ETH and another 18.49 ETH to wallets.

The foundation also began staking up to 70,000 ETH to support its operations less than a month ago. That staking initiative aims to strengthen its financial sustainability while reinforcing its role within the Ethereum ecosystem.

This sale to Bitmine comes a day after the Ethereum Foundation released its mandate. The mandate outlines core principles the Ethereum Foundation aims to protect. It emphasizes an Ethereum that remains censorship-resistant, open-source, private, and secure, designed to support user self-sovereignty while ensuring resilience, fair participation, and seamless user experience.

BMNR Stock Rebounds This Week Bitmine’s latest Ethereum purchase comes amid the BMNR stock’s rebound this week. The crypto stock climbed over 5% this week, rising above $20 in the process. However, BMNR is still down over 26% year-to-date (YTD).

Source: TradingView; BMNR Daily Chart On Friday, BMNR closed at $20.55, with a session range of $20.49 to $22.76. Meanwhile, average trading volume is at 44.38 million shares. Analysts continue to back BMNR for a bullish surge.

Analyst Donald Dean said that BMNR has formed higher lows and new highs since early February. Dean described the structure as a classic bullish continuation pattern forming in the stock. He also referenced Ethereum price stability within the broader market. According to Dean, that stability keeps BMNR positioned for another upward move.

Bitmine’s recent buy comes as the Ethereum price continues to trade above $2K but has dipped below $2,100. At the time of writing, the ETH price is $2,077.04, down 2.7% over the past 24 hours.

Source: TradingView; ETH Daily Chart

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L2 Unity, a cross-chain liquidity protocol bridging Arbitrum and Optimism, has announced a 50 million token airdrop targeting early adopters and active Layer 2 users. The distribution is capped at 100,000 eligible wallets, with claims already live on the project’s official portal.

What Is the L2 Unity Airdrop? The initiative aims to reward users who have been active across Arbitrum and Optimism ecosystems. According to the project’s announcement, the airdrop is designed to bootstrap governance participation and incentivize cross-chain liquidity provision ahead of the protocol’s mainnet launch in Q2 2026.

Unlike previous Layer 2 airdrops that relied solely on historical transaction data, L2 Unity is using a hybrid eligibility model that factors in wallet activity, bridge usage, and DeFi interactions across both networks.

How to Claim L2 Unity Tokens The claiming process is straightforward:

Visit the official L2 Unity airdrop portal Connect your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, or Coinbase Wallet supported) The system automatically checks your eligibility based on on-chain activity Eligible users can claim their allocation immediately with no vesting period The team has emphasized that no upfront payment or gas deposit is required to check eligibility — users only pay standard network gas fees when executing the claim transaction.

Allocation Breakdown Of the 50 million tokens allocated for the airdrop:

60% goes to wallets with cross-chain bridge activity between Arbitrum and Optimism 25% is reserved for active DeFi users (lending, swapping, LP provision) 15% targets early community members and testnet participants Individual allocations reportedly range from 200 to 12,500 tokens per wallet, depending on the user’s activity score.

Why Layer 2 Airdrops Are Gaining Traction The L2 Unity airdrop follows a growing trend of Layer 2 protocols distributing tokens to build community governance. Arbitrum’s ARB airdrop in March 2023 distributed 1.16 billion tokens to over 625,000 wallets, while Optimism has conducted multiple rounds of OP token distributions since June 2022.

With Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem surpassing $40 billion in total value locked, protocols like L2 Unity are positioning themselves to capture liquidity across the two dominant rollup networks.

The airdrop window is time-limited — once 100,000 wallets have claimed, the distribution closes permanently. Users can check their eligibility here before the allocation runs out.

Solana (SOL) may be on the cusp of a major market rally after the SuperTrend indicator turned bullish for the first time in two months. The prominent altcoin has been a major victim of the market downturn, losing over 62% of its value since October 2025. However, recent gains suggest a building momentum for a possible price recovery.

Solana (SOL) Set For Potential Trend Reversal – Analyst In an X post on March 13, market analyst Ali Martinez shared that the SuperTrend indicator was flashing a bullish signal in the Solana market – the first recorded since early January amid prolonged price struggles that stretched to last year. 

The SuperTrend indicator is a technical analysis tool used to identify the current market trend, i.e., uptrend or downtrend, and potential buy or sell signals. Martinez’s analysis shows that the ST indicator indicated a sell signal in early February, around when Solana crashed to around $67.

For the first time since early January, the SuperTrend indicator has turned bullish on Solana $SOL. pic.twitter.com/oCv8A6R93r

— Ali Charts (@alicharts) March 13, 2026

However, SOL soon rallied to eventually settle within a trading range of $76-$90, a consolidatory movement that has lasted over the last four weeks. In particular, Solana has twice recorded a moderate price action above $90 in March, with the most recent one clashing with the buy signal from the Supertrend indicator. 

However, it’s worth noting that a bullish signal by the SuperTrend indicator does not guarantee a sustained upward breakout, as the indicator is based on historical price and volatility data and can produce false signals. In the event of a potential breakout, investors can expect an initial price rise to around $103, which represents SOL’s immediate resistance zone, following the extended correction seen in the last few months.

Solana ETFs See Significant Drop In Netflows In other news, data from SoSoValue shows that inflows to the Solana Spot ETF have been relatively slow this week. At the time of writing, total net inflow for this week is $3.10 million, representing an 83% decline from the final figures of the previous week. 

At the same time, Solana trades at $88.95, reflecting a 2.8% growth in 24 hours, and 11.15% in 30 days. Price gain combined with declining inflows indicates that the recent upward movement may be driven more by spot market demand and broader market sentiment rather than strong institutional capital.

Within five months of trading, total cumulative inflows into the Solana Spot ETF now stand at $961.08 million, while total net assets are valued at $824.87 million, i.e., 1.67% of Solana’s market cap. At the time of writing, Solana’s total market value is set at $54.74 billion, allowing the asset rank as the seventh largest cryptocurrency in the market.

SOL trading at $88.64 on the daily chart | Source: SOLUSDT chart on Tradingview.com Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview

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The interest of institutional investors in cryptos continues to grow, but not all assets benefit from the same enthusiasm. As crypto ETFs multiply, the strategies of traditional finance giants offer valuable insight into market priorities. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has just provided a clear answer: for the vast majority of investors, two assets largely dominate flows. According to the company, most demand for crypto ETFs now focuses on bitcoin and Ethereum, while other cryptos remain largely in the background.

In Brief BlackRock observes that institutional demand for crypto ETFs mainly focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors view Bitcoin as a store of value comparable to a “digital gold” in their portfolios. Ethereum is seen as a technological investment linked to the development of blockchain and decentralized applications. Other cryptos trigger much more limited interest among institutional investors. Bitcoin and Ethereum Capture Most of Institutional Demand In a recent speech, Robert Mitchnick, head of crypto at BlackRock, delivered a clear analysis of institutional demand for crypto ETFs.

According to him, investor interest focuses almost exclusively on the two largest cryptos in the market. He explains that “client interest is very largely concentrated on bitcoin and Ethereum”, while other assets trigger only “pockets of interest” that are much more limited.

This vision is based on several findings made by BlackRock :

Bitcoin is seen as a monetary alternative and a form of “digital gold” in institutional portfolios ; Ethereum is considered a technological investment, linked to the development of blockchain and decentralized applications ; Other cryptos provoke much more limited interest among institutional investors. Investment data confirms this trend. BlackRock indicates that more than 90 % of investors in its Bitcoin ETF adopt a long-term holding strategy, reflecting an accumulation logic rather than a short-term speculative approach. This dynamic illustrates how major financial players are progressively integrating these assets into their portfolios.

BlackRock’s Strategic Offensive on the Ethereum ETF Following this market vision, BlackRock also unveiled a new stage in its crypto strategy with the launch of an Ethereum ETF including staking. Named iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, this product allows investors to benefit both from exposure to the price of ETH and the income generated by staking on the network. Such an evolution reflects the asset manager’s desire to expand the offer of financial products linked to blockchain infrastructures.

This initiative fits within a cautious but structured approach. BlackRock states it adopts a rigorous selection of assets likely to be integrated into its financial products. According to Robert Mitchnick, the company favors cryptos demonstrating sufficient market depth, high liquidity, and a clear investment framework before considering their integration into an ETF.

The current concentration of institutional flows on Ethereum and bitcoin confirms their status as dominant assets in traditional finance. If other cryptos manage to reach a comparable level of maturity and adoption, they could gradually attract the attention of asset managers.

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Luc Jose A.

Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.

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Waiting around for an electric vehicle (EV) to charge can be irritating. But that irritation might have just been greatly reduced by Chinese EV and hybrid maker BYD (BYDDY 0.89%). Earlier this month, it revealed its Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging system. Used together, the company claims, they can bring a compatible vehicle from a 10% charge to 70% in roughly five minutes and from 20% to 97% in approximately 12.

This would suggest BYD has a game-changing EV product on its hands. Is it reasonable for Tesla (TSLA 0.88%) investors to be worried, and maybe even consider selling their stock?

BYD's charging aims to be quick as lightning First, a note. Tesla and BYD are not direct competitors in the U.S., where the former is prominent and the latter is effectively unavailable. That's mainly because our government has slapped a 100% tariff on EVs built in the Asian country.

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The two are actually collaborators in some respects. Like BYD, Tesla is working hard to develop its in-house battery unit, but its strategy differs substantially from its vertically integrated Chinese peer. The American auto maker manufactures some batteries in-house, supplementing them with products from outside manufacturers -- including BYD. All of BYD's cars, meanwhile, use BYD batteries.

Tesla's latest battery cell, the 4680, is extremely reliable and has a relatively long range when charged. Its charging time is slower than that of Blade Battery 2.0. However, in contrast to the 12 minutes it takes for BYD's power pack to charge from 10% to 97%, Tesla batteries need 20 to 25 minutes.

Will most EV owners prefer a battery that offers plenty of range, even if it means longer charging times? Or will they favor a lower-range product that charges more quickly and gets them on the road before they finish their takeout coffee?

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It's got the power I'd imagine the average consumer would go for No. 2. Americans, in particular, don't like to wait.

I think, then, Blade Battery 2.0 could be a meaningful threat to Tesla's battery-making efforts. But that's the catch; since Tesla is open to components from outside manufacturers, if a competing battery technology proves too competitively powerful, the company could try to adopt it (albeit at the expense of its vaunted Supercharger network). Tesla doesn't sell its batteries to others, so it doesn't have business to lose with such goods.

The threat might turn out to be more reputational. Assuming Blade Battery 2.0 does what BYD claims, the company's reputation as a cutting-edge EV maker will be enhanced. Already very competitive on price in the markets where it and Tesla square off, this could drain business from the U.S. company and boost BYD's share.

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One item to note here: Infrastructure is currently a roadblock for Blade Battery 2.0 internationally. In China, BYD is building out a network of 1,500-kilowatt charging hubs needed for the product's fast charging. However, there are precious few in other markets, and such a build-out would cost time and capital.

So, if I were a Tesla investor, I wouldn't worry about BYD's battery putting a heavy zap on the company's business, at least not for some time. I'd be more concerned about Tesla's other headwinds; its clumsy pivot to more modestly priced models, for one, and the endless distractions of CEO Elon Musk at a time when managerial focus seems essential.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Less than 24 hours after winds exceeding 70 mph tore through Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland, power has been restored to nearly 478,000 of the approximately 655,400 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) customers who lost power following Friday's storm. FirstEnergy crews supported by outside personnel are working around the clock to restore service to all impacted customers.

FirstEnergy's Ohio and western Pennsylvania service areas were hardest hit, with widespread tree and equipment damage. While downed trees and road closures can slow progress, crews will work 24/7 to safely make repairs and restore service. Due to the extent of the damage and ongoing windy conditions in some areas, restoration work is expected to continue over the next few days.

Assume all downed or low-hanging power lines are energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet away and use extra caution where lines are tangled in trees or debris. Report downed lines ASAP to 9-1-1.

More than 3,400 outside contractor line and forestry workers, hazard responders, public protectors and other support personnel are assisting nearly 3,380 FirstEnergy workers in the restoration effort. The company continues to work with mutual aid organizations to secure additional assistance.

Estimated restoration times (ETRs) will be established today. Many customers will have power restored sooner than the ETR depending on the level of damage in their area. ETRs will be shared when available on our outage maps.

Current outage updates as of 1 p.m. today include:

Illuminating Company: Power has been restored to 69% of impacted customers, and approximately 50,100 remain without service. Approximately 162,300 customers in northeast Ohio lost power. Ohio Edison: Service has been restored to 77% of the approximately 174,600 impacted customers in northern and central Ohio. Approximately 39,800 customers remain without service. Toledo Edison: Power has been restored to 80% of the approximately 29,800 customers in northwest Ohio who lost power. About 5,800 remain without service. Penelec: Power has been restored to 87% of customers and approximately 11,100 remain without service. Approximately 83,900 customers in northern and central Pennsylvania were impacted. Penn Power: Service has been restored to nearly 56% of the approximately 21,300 impacted customers in western Pennsylvania. Approximately 9,500 customers remain without service. West Penn Power: Service has been restored to 55% of impacted customers, and approximately 53,000 remain without service. Approximately 118,300 customers in central and southwestern Pennsylvania were impacted. Mon Power: Power has been restored to 78% of the approximately 28,500 impacted West Virginia customers. About 6,300 remain without service. Safety Reminders

Customers are reminded to stay safe during storm restoration:

Stay at least 30 feet from downed power lines. Report them ASAP to 9-1-1. Don't remove debris from electrical equipment. Keep generators outside. Disconnect the power coming into your home to prevent sending power back onto lines and endangering workers. View more generator safety tips. Use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns instead of candles. Never use gas stoves, grills or outdoor heaters for heat – they can produce deadly carbon monoxide. How We Restore Power After a Storm

FirstEnergy follows a formal process to restore service as quickly as safely possible:

Clear hazards – like downed power lines, trees and blocked roads. Repair high-voltage lines that provide electricity to local lines. Restore power to critical public service facilities. Address outages affecting the most customers. Fix localized issues and restore power to individual customers. How to Report an Outage

If you are without power, please report your outage:

Call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). Text OUT to LIGHTS (544487). Online at firstenergycorp.com/outages. Get Outage Updates

Text REG to 544487 to sign up for outage text alerts. Once signed up, text STAT to 544487 to get the latest update for your home. Log into your online account. View our outage maps. FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy on X: @FirstEnergyCorp.

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